Abu Dhabi launched with an annual capacity of 6 billion doses

The "Coalition of Hope" provides solutions to transfer the "Covid-19" vaccine globally

The vaccines are distributed to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors through "Etihad Shipping".

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Abu Dhabi launched the "Coalition of Hope" in support of global efforts to distribute the "Covid-19" virus vaccines to all parts of the world, in conjunction with the expected increase in the demand for logistics services dedicated to transporting vaccines, which strengthens the emirate's position as a global logistical center, taking advantage of its strategic geographical location, And the network of roads, transportation, ports and airports that are characterized by it.

The consortium, which includes leading local and global entities, provides integrated supply chain solutions to meet the requirements of the vaccine transportation process, demand planning, supply and training, in addition to providing digital infrastructure to effectively contribute to the provision of the vaccine worldwide.

The launch of the coalition comes on the heels of the success of "Etihad Shipping" and "The Coalition" in transferring five million vaccines during the month of November, under the supervision of the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, which leads the "Coalition of Hope", as it will supervise its regulatory compliance and its full range of expertise and scientific aspects.

The consortium includes Etihad Shipping, Abu Dhabi Ports, and Rafid, the new healthcare procurement company launched by ADQ Holding, which is based in Abu Dhabi, in addition to the Swiss company, SkySale.

The award-winning Swiss company is developing next-generation logistic containers for the pharmaceutical sector, where temperatures can be controlled and monitored remotely, and will collaborate with the consortium by establishing a regional service and manufacturing center in Abu Dhabi.

The "Coalition of Hope" mobilized its expertise to provide the logistical services to deal with more than six billion doses of global vaccines, which are currently being developed and manufactured, and contain single or multiple doses, and stored in cold and ultra-cold temperatures in 2021, with the number increasing to more than Three times the current number by the end of next year, and it is one of the largest storage and logistical capacities in the world, and the largest in the region.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Hamed, Head of the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, said: “The Hope Coalition is an outstanding example of Abu Dhabi’s leadership in providing solutions, capabilities and capabilities to help the world overcome this health crisis, and it also reflects the ongoing cooperation between local and global actors, and the partnership Between the public and private sectors in the UAE and internationally, in addition to ensuring the supply of the vaccine to the local market, the (Hope) coalition will provide international governments, NGOs and vaccine suppliers a comprehensive solution for all stages of the supply chain, from air freight and regional storage, storage temperature control, to management Stock, providing cold and ultra-cold container solutions, in addition to obtaining regulatory permits, and ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical products and healthcare services. ”

He added: “The development of the vaccine is the first step in the process of resolving the health crisis, while the delivery of the vaccine to various parts of the world, while maintaining ideal temperatures during transportation and storage, is a challenge in itself, and that is why the coalition seeks to provide this solution according to the highest quality standards. Possible and using the best international technology ».

He continued: “The coalition will benefit from the comprehensive expertise of many relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general, which have extensive experience in transferring millions of materials related to efforts to address the virus (Covid-19) to various parts of the world, such as personal protective equipment, diagnostic tools, vaccines and medicines, to provide a solution. An integrated and comprehensive dedicated to the distribution needs of (Covid-19) virus vaccines.

The vaccines, which will be stored in Abu Dhabi port facilities, will be distributed to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors through Etihad Cargo, given that it is the first carrier in the Middle East to obtain the Independent Auditors Excellence Center certificate of the International Air Transport Association for drug transport services.

Etihad Airways Group CEO, Tony Douglas, said: “(Etihad Shipping), as part of its role in the coalition, will employ all the logistical competencies it enjoys to ship medicines and its high-quality service specializing in medicines and healthcare (Pharmalife), which holds the Certificate of Excellence for Independent Auditors. From the International Air Transport Association in the field of logistics services for pharmaceutical products, capable of facilitating the transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo cargo between 25 and 80 degrees Celsius.

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